“What’s New” for CAPPS STARR

08/21/26	CAPPS STARR Demonstration Videos CAPPS STARR Demonstration Videos Demonstration videos for CAPPS STARR are now available. Featured topics include analytic reporting and creating a budget document.
08/14/26	Ensure Accurate Entry in TINS Ensure Accurate Entry in TINS To prepare for the transition to CAPPS STARR, agencies should ensure accurate Texas identification numbers are entered in TINS. Payment Services will monitor vendor setups to ensure only accurate information transfers to CAPPS STARR, and will contact agencies with inconsistencies in the system. If an agency needs to process a number change or merge, it should submit a Payee Change Request form (74-157) with proper documentation. See Recommended Payee Documentation for a list. Note: W9s are not accepted. Only current versions of Comptroller forms may be submitted to Payment Services. Outdated forms will be rejected.